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PSC Chairman Urges Officers to Prioritize Self-Development for Stronger Policing

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September 24, 2025

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd), mni, NPM, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to embrace self-development as a core strategy for building capacity and driving institutional excellence.

In a statement issued by the Police Reform Secretariat Head, Strategic Communication and Public Outreach Collins Ajibola on Wednesday

Speaking at a Strategic Leadership and Change Management Retreat for Divisional Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, organized by the Police Reform Secretariat in partnership with UNDP, GS-Foundation, and CLEEN, with funding support from the Federal Foreign Office of the Government of Germany, and held at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Argungu stressed that the true strength of any institution rests on the quality, character, and capacity of its personnel.

Delivering a lecture on “Ethics and Professionalism: Bedrock of Policing Code of Conduct,” he emphasized that while institutional training and workshops remain important, individual commitment to self-growth is what separates great officers from the average.

“We are in an age where knowledge evolves rapidly. As officers, you cannot afford to rely solely on what you were taught five years ago. You must constantly seek growth — intellectually, professionally, and ethically,” he stated.

The PSC Chairman highlighted key areas for personal growth, including intellectual development, leadership intelligence, ethics and integrity, and digital literacy. He urged officers to:

Continuously read, research, and enroll in relevant online courses.
Attend professional development programs and seminars.
Pursue higher academic qualifications.

He further reminded officers that self-development goes beyond technical skills to include strengthening moral character and maintaining integrity in public service. With digital transformation reshaping institutions worldwide, he encouraged officers to sharpen their digital skills and adapt to emerging technologies.

The Chairman’s message, warmly received by participants, was described as more than a motivational charge but a strategic reminder that sustainable institutional progress depends on the growth of its people.

By urging officers to take ownership of their personal and professional development, Argungu set the tone for a more dynamic, competent, and future-ready police force.

The statement was issued on Wednesday by Collins Ajibola, Head of Strategic Communication and Public Outreach, Police Reform Secretariat.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce

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October 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”

President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.

Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.

He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.

In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”

Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”

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